StellarCatalog.com Query
Is anyone having issues accessing stellarcatalog.com at the moment?
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COVID-19 is Not Done With Us
As a reminder:
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/12/25/2213619/-Covid-is-not-done-with-us-It-s-just-getting-started-We-really-should-be-paying-attention
"The bottom line is that, even if you had a mild case and fully recovered from the initial Covid infection without getting long Covid, your immune system has been compromised. This makes it more difficult for your body to resist other pathogens, like RSV and influenza viruses, which would account for the increased rates and severity of those infections that are now being seen. There is also evidence that Covid causes permanent, long-term changes in the immune system that are similar to AIDS."
I've been infected once.
I'll say this again:
I do not consent to reinfection.
I will not submit to reinfection.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/12/25/2213619/-Covid-is-not-done-with-us-It-s-just-getting-started-We-really-should-be-paying-attention
"The bottom line is that, even if you had a mild case and fully recovered from the initial Covid infection without getting long Covid, your immune system has been compromised. This makes it more difficult for your body to resist other pathogens, like RSV and influenza viruses, which would account for the increased rates and severity of those infections that are now being seen. There is also evidence that Covid causes permanent, long-term changes in the immune system that are similar to AIDS."
I've been infected once.
I'll say this again:
I do not consent to reinfection.
I will not submit to reinfection.
Fandom Wikis and the "Y" Key
Is anyone else having trouble using the "y" key in typing stuff on Fandom.com's wiki sites?
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Job Search: Getting Rid of a Profile You Shouldn't Have Started
Hey, for those of you who know your way around Mandy-dot-com: how do you dispose of your profile when you've only gotten started creating it and realized they expect you to pay for its maintenance?
Paywalled job-search resources, right?
Ugh.
*facepalm*
Paywalled job-search resources, right?
Ugh.
*facepalm*
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Tech: 502 Messages
Yes, those are still showing up when I change web pages within Dreamwidth on occasion.
On to other topics...
On to other topics...
SOLVED: Job Search: Spreadsheet Rescue
Looks like downloading and using LibreOffice solves the immediate problem. I can then save it as *.xls, and then re-import the file back to Numbers, it seems.
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Job Search: Quantum.ca
Never mind!
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Job Search: A Question About Indeed - Part II
Having trouble logging into my Indeed account again. Not sure why, and I'm looking for word from anyone else facing similar issues.
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Job Search: CRA Blockage, Part II
An update: I can look at the listings from "outside". But if I try to log into my job-seeker's account, the login attempt doesn't work.
That's a problem.
Meanwhile, I'm listening to The Current on CBC Radio, and they're discussing the risks faced by homeless people. The return to this ongoing discussion were prompted by yesterday's murders in Langley, BC.
That's a problem.
Meanwhile, I'm listening to The Current on CBC Radio, and they're discussing the risks faced by homeless people. The return to this ongoing discussion were prompted by yesterday's murders in Langley, BC.
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Job Search: CRA Blockage
Yes, I maintain a job-seeker's account with the federal tax authorities. You try to find work in Ottawa-Gatineau without resorting to the various federal departments and agencies and see how far you can get, okay?
Anyway, I've been trying and failing to log in since Thursday. Not sure what's going on. I've left notes with several people. Moving on to continue the job search through other resources while I wait for replies.
Anyway, I've been trying and failing to log in since Thursday. Not sure what's going on. I've left notes with several people. Moving on to continue the job search through other resources while I wait for replies.
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Job Search: A Question About Indeed
Is anyone else here using that service to look for jobs and having problems logging in?
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PVR Trouble
As far as I know, the cable bill is still getting paid.
The PVR functions seem disabled anyway. Not sure why.
The PVR functions seem disabled anyway. Not sure why.
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Cellphones: New Complication
I start up my cell phone this morning, and get this same message, over and over: "Unfortunately, Google Play services have stopped". Pressing "OK" avails me no relief from seeing the message again in 1-2 seconds. Neither does "Report", as the repetition of the message keeps me from filing a report about it.
Is my cell phone effectively "bricked"?
It was functioning properly last night when I shut it off to go to bed.
On top of everything else going in the worlds right now...
Is my cell phone effectively "bricked"?
It was functioning properly last night when I shut it off to go to bed.
On top of everything else going in the worlds right now...
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Updating the Printer Situation, and Some Other News
The printer head cleaning seems to have worked to a point. I've replaced the Cyan cartridge, since that finally exhausted its ink supply. Eventually, I'm going to have to test it to be sure of whatever fixes I've made so far.
Oh, the tablet computer from Air Miles arrived today. I'm letting it warm up to room temperature before I test it out because I walked it home from the post office.
Oh, the tablet computer from Air Miles arrived today. I'm letting it warm up to room temperature before I test it out because I walked it home from the post office.
Printer Pains - 24 Jan 2022
My Epson WF-7840 keeps throwing off "paper length does not match" messages, "turn off and on" messages, and other kinds of error messages. I'm thinking that I should never have downloaded those firmware updates.
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Booster Annoyances
1. Reading about this "Freedom Rally" crap on Twitter. Apparently, there were pro-fascist/anti-vaccination "rallies" in major cities across Canada today, including Ottawa because national capital city, right?
I have no respect for these people. None.
More detail...I was on Elgin Street picking up stuff this morning, and spotted someone hauling a white-on-black version of the Gadsden flag heading north, probably towards Parliament Hill.
WTH, guy?
2. My printer refusing to print out my provincial confirmation paperwork for tomorrow's booster appointment.
I have no respect for these people. None.
More detail...I was on Elgin Street picking up stuff this morning, and spotted someone hauling a white-on-black version of the Gadsden flag heading north, probably towards Parliament Hill.
WTH, guy?
2. My printer refusing to print out my provincial confirmation paperwork for tomorrow's booster appointment.
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TV: Frustrations I'm Not Looking Forward To
Counter-programming.
I'm a Star Trek fan. I watch Coroner.
So CTV Sci-Fi and CBC TV have me in conflict with myself and since I'm not sure of the limits of the household PVR, I'm worried about how it's going to handle multiple shows I want to keep watching. All on the same night, different channels, my paranoid self is expecting.
Privileged peoples' problems, right?
I'm a Star Trek fan. I watch Coroner.
So CTV Sci-Fi and CBC TV have me in conflict with myself and since I'm not sure of the limits of the household PVR, I'm worried about how it's going to handle multiple shows I want to keep watching. All on the same night, different channels, my paranoid self is expecting.
Privileged peoples' problems, right?
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Flight and the Quiet Happy
This morning, I tried to watch the launch of the new space telescope on YouTube, but it turned out I missed the launch time by about seven minutes. I still got to see enough to make me quietly happy for most of the rest of the day.
The household range is having problems. The heating elements on top are still working just fine for frying, steaming and boiling, but the burner box - the oven - is not in good shape. I'd call the process of heating anything "sluggish" if anything. We're not sure what's caused that, and calling for help is naturally Problematic right now. So cooking lasagna was cancelled in favour of relying upon Pizza Pizza last night.
My day job is on hold until after New Year's due to lack of people available to supervise.
*shrugs*
More as it comes to mind...
The household range is having problems. The heating elements on top are still working just fine for frying, steaming and boiling, but the burner box - the oven - is not in good shape. I'd call the process of heating anything "sluggish" if anything. We're not sure what's caused that, and calling for help is naturally Problematic right now. So cooking lasagna was cancelled in favour of relying upon Pizza Pizza last night.
My day job is on hold until after New Year's due to lack of people available to supervise.
*shrugs*
More as it comes to mind...
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Pandemic: "Industrial Censorship"
As opposed to the governmental variety, which most of us here know to be wary of.
This report from The Intercept about the choices made by hospitals - and other organizations - in response to news services' needs for information reminds us that "industrial censorship" is not an oxymoronic concept. It's real and it has consequences that may not have been expected either.
This report from The Intercept about the choices made by hospitals - and other organizations - in response to news services' needs for information reminds us that "industrial censorship" is not an oxymoronic concept. It's real and it has consequences that may not have been expected either.